Cheerful Christmas Creations

HCL Treasures put together a Christmas collection for July that includes cheerful creation's and jewelry design's to choose for your loved ones, family and friends. MaggieMays was excited to have been included in such a wonderful collection of gifts. MaggieMays "Genuine Pink Tourmaline Earrings" was picked to be in such a cheery collection of artistic talent.

Yule Time in July

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MaggieMays "Pink Tourmaline Earrings" are designed with genuine Nigerian rubellite high quality pink tourmaline 2.2ct gemstones with a deep raspberry natural color set in 14K white gold stud earring settings. Pink Tourmaline are in a brilliant cut that shimmer red, pink, purple pleochroism of color depending on light source. The tantalizing pink tourmaline studs go well with every type of attire and are also a alternative October birthstone.
  Pink Tourmaline Stud Earrings in White Gold 

HCL Treasures is having a Christmas in July Sale also, if you spend US $15.00 you get "Free Shipping", Use Coupon Code CIJ2012HCL! HCLTreasures is a husband and wife team that work together and have been creating all sorts of creation's; anywhere from ceramic pieces to crocheted scarves and baby blankets. They really enjoy designing bracelets and brainstorming new ideas. Lola and her husband have great interest in creating: Key chains, Dream catchers, Crosses, Rosaries, Pandora Style Bracelets, Lampwork Bracelets, Earrings,Scrabble Tile Pendants, Glass Pendants,Macrame Bracelets. With encouragement from family and friends, Charlie and Lola have been doing Craft Shows, Festivals, Home Parties and E-Parties. Here's a few design's that you will find at HCLTreasures:

French Floral Glass Rectangle Pendant 5

Pendant tops and bottoms are flat, smooth and extremely clear.
All images are printed on High Quality Photo Paper using a Color Laser Jet Printer.
The back of each Pendant is sealed with a Non-Toxic high quality Protective glaze. Pendant's come in all style's:

Elvis 1968 in Black Leather Glass Pendant w Necklace or Keychain

Jewelry Design's are created with gemstone's, pandora bracelet's, macrame and much more. At HCL Treasures you will find just what you're looking for as gifts, stocking stuffer, birthday's, wedding anniversary, or any occasion; but who needs a occasion to share your love and friendship! Natural Pink Quartz Necklace

Swarovski Beaded Bracelet with Red White and Blue Bicones #737

Macrame Bracelet White with Crystal Pave Bead and Hematite Beads

I've only given you a taste of what you can find at HCLTreasures. Charlie and Lola can also be found online at:

http://www.hcltreasures.comhttp://www.etsy.com/shop/LolasGlassPendants  
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/blog/HCLTreasures 

I hope you have enjoyed such a cheerful Christmas collection and a article about HCL Treasures studio who put wonderful ideas for your holidays!

Christmas in July Gift Shopping

Wow! I don't know what to say but MaggieMays jewelry is being honored daily in collections full of X-Mas idea's for gifts. Today, I had my "Natural Red Garnet Ring in a Trillion Design" honored in a combination Christmas and Celebration of Independence Day! A wonderful artistic and creative artisan called luvncrafts put a amazing collection of holiday gift ideas that you really need to check out!

Its Christmas.....In July 4

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luvncrafts is a stay at home Mom of 6 and loves to do crafts. She has even taught her children how to make different creation's, which you will find in her shop. Crafting is her my way of relaxation. You will surely enjoy the handcrafted creations she does with her hands as she sits with a crochet hook and yarn, or paper and stickers.She really enjoys making new and admirable design's. Check her shop out on ArtFire at http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/luvncrafts!

Christie welcomes you to her shop....For your source for handmade greeting cards, crocheted items, beaded jewelry, etc. You will find a variety of crafts made by Christie and her 14 year old daughter. A Mother and Daughter team who welcomes custom orders. They also provide and are interested in trading for supplies to use in their crafts, such as,  yarn, beads and card making supplies (scrap booking stuff). But also will trade for gifts and other items. If interested, just send a message. They really enjoy crafting, and the items you see come out of their love art. Christie and her daughter seek to do their best in creating quality items. But also try to make the prices affordable! All design's are  made in a pet and smoke free home. Here's a little sneak peak at what you will find at luvncrafts.

Beautiful Jewelry Sets to start off with:

Purple Hues Braclet and Earrings Set

Peppermint Candy Crocheted Dish Cloth Set of Two

A Piece of her daughter's work:

ACEO Northern Flicker by My Daughter Hand Drawn Original Artwork

 


How about some Note Cards which Christie has a variety to choose from:

Black and White with Red Roses Thoughts and Prayers Note Card Set of 2

And of course, her love of crocheting:

Hot Pink Beaded Crocheted Sash or Belt Small Teen or Ladies

Pretty Pastels Spring Girls Poncho

How about some gift tags; now who doesn't need some tags for those wonderful gifts!

Glittery Gift Tags Set of 8

This is just a few of the creation's you will find in luvncrafts shop. She is also having a "Christmas in July Sale Going On" 20% off with this code: CIJ2012. Like I said, I've just given a little taste of a Mother and Daughter team and their creative and artistic talent. Hope to see you visiting luvncrafts! 

You can also find Christie at:

http://www.zibbet.com/luvncrafts
http://luvncrafts.bythesehands.c…
http://www.listia.com/signup/697…
http://www.themomshoppe.net/prof…

 

Featuring HowlingCaterpillars IBH Artist of the Week

Earlier I had mentioned how I will be featuring a IBH guild member, well this week MaggieMays has been honored to be featured. Instead of writing about myself I decided to write about a dedicated and creative artisan on ArtFire called "HowlingCaterpillars".

HowlingCaterpillars is a inspiring married woman who loves to research and create one-of-a-kind design's that range from T-shirts to jewelry. She just loves to create! I stopped by her shop and found out that HowlingCaterpillars has a inspiration for "Dream Webs". Dream Webs are similar to Dream Catchers but the name dream catcher is in fact a Native American design, and since she isn't of Native American heritage she honors them with her creative Dream Webs are formed. Her interest in their heritage came from her Aunt who is in fact an honorary Navajo, her loving Aunt taught her the basics of wrapping hoops and tying the webs, from that point she took her talent to a whole new level. Design's are non-traditional, special and have their own name  and the Legend of the Dream Catcher. Now, that's quite a honor. Each Dream Web honor's some sort of happiness, love and honor. Each Dream Web will come with a tag, name, and Native American Legend of the DreamCatcher. I'll show you what I mean:

Congratulations! Its a Boy!! 5 Inch DreamWeb

All handcrafted with natural item's and fabric, such as
It's made from a Brass Ring, Cotton Fabric, Cotton Thread, Scrapbooking Buttons, Pony Beads and Dyed Turkey Feathers. The Fabric is a sweet and cozy white Flannel printed with Noah's Ark, Lions, Sheep, Ducks, Giraffes, Elephants and Dogs all in Pairs. There's also a Dove with an Olive Branch and Butterflies and teeny Polka dots in really nice pastels.

This is a favorite of mine that she created in honoring not only things she has tried to grow in her garden but for a dear neighbor who she called a "crackerjack gardener" that was a great friend, and very sadly lost him a few years ago.

How Does Your Garden Grow? 8 Inch DreamWeb

As you can see the inspiration HowlingCaterpillars has for nature and life itself!

HowlingCaterpillars handcrafted jewelry is also in honor of Native American heritage. You really have to see her design's in person to appreciate them. This is also a favorite of mine and I think you will like it also.

Carnelian, Turquoise, Natural and Black Hair Pipe Choker NA made OOAK

Here's a little information about these handcrafted OOAK choker's and their heritage:

Archaeological finds have dated the oldest known shell hair pipe bead at about 4,000 years old. Carved bone and horn was actually likely the first adornment people used to fashion jewelry. Bone chokers were possibly first made from bird legs because of their hollow bones and they served a very useful function. They provided physical protection of the neck and its important veins and arteries during a battle.

Bone chokers are also believed to provide spiritual protection of the voice. During tribal meetings, almost all present who had something to say would wear a Bone Choker believing that the choker would give them the power to speak from the heart about the matter.

Originally, Bone Chokers were one or two strands. There is some evidence that chiefs, warriors or other persons in special leadership positions such as medicine men could extend the number of strands..

In almost every item worn, there is another meaning behind it and this also applies to the number of strands on a Bone Choker. Here is what various strands may mean:
1 For One God
2 For True Speech
3 For Completeness and the Circle of Life

HowlingCaterpillars has a talent for vintage jewelry where she recycle's it back to near the time it was famous.

Vintage Butterfly Earrings OOAK Upycled with Swarovski Crystals

She loves to do custom items. Why? Because I like to see where my mind can take me as I work. Feel free to request something special for yourself or a loved one. I will ship all over the world...  Here's a sneak peak  at another creative design using embroidery - See what I mean by being a talented artisan who honors what IBH is all about - HANDMADE :

Oriental Peony Red Brocade Choker OOAK

Her skills and techniques include a enormous amount of talent that she enjoys and is dedicated too:
Weaving Dream Webs from fabric, cotton thread, adding scrap booking buttons and feathers to make an interesting and one of a kind piece of art. Researching different cultures for my T shirt Designs. Researching various sources for my Charm Bottles, and Altars in a Jar. Researching my novels I write. Can you tell I like to research?

HowlingCaterpillars plainly to say is a inspiration to everyone and everybody and she shows it in her creativity and very artistic talent! You can also find more about HowlingCaterpillars at

http://www.howlingcaterpillars.e… http://www.akiwisilkie.etsy.com http://howlingcaterpillars.blogs… http://spottedcrow.blogspot.com/

It's Better Handmade has numerous talented artisan's that show the meaning of what handmade is all about in each of their creations. We are honored to have HowlingCaterpillars as a guild member that is dedicated, inspiring, heritage knowledgeable, and once again I will say "knows the meaning of handmade". Thank You HowlingCaterpillars for being a part of IBH!

A Mix of Artists, Gems and Crystals

Can you imagine handcrafted design's with a combination of artistic talent, crystals and gems; well suslydic has just done that in a beautiful collection of ArtFire artisan's. I was honored by having my 5 strand Multi Tier Crystal Briolette Goldtone Necklace added to this wonderful collection. Suslydic ArtFire Shop you can find handmade crystal design's that are colorful, artistic creations that would make wonderful birthday, wedding, anniversary gifts or just for yourself. Her design's could be worn for a day at the office to that special evening out you have been planning.; accentuates all attire. Check out the entire collection and feel free to leave a comment!
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Crystals, Gems, a...

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